Fantasy football implications of Broncos trading Demaryius Thomas to Texans

The Broncos have traded receiver Demaryius Thomas to the Texans for a fourth-round pick. The move appears to be a win-win for everyone involved, including fantasy football owners.

For Thomas, his fantasy stock should increase now that he’s playing with a better quarterback. Speaking of Deshaun Watson, this trade is great news for him. After losing Will Fuller, Watson now has two quality receivers again in Thomas and DeAndre Hopkins.

The trade will also help Hopkins’ value because opponents won’t be able to only focus on him. So the trade is great news for Houston.

The trade is also good news for Denver. The Broncos saved up to $18 million in 2019 salary cap space and the team will now get a better look at Courtland Sutton, a second-round pick in this year’s NFL draft.

If Sutton is available in your league, pick him up immediately. He is about to become the Broncos’ No. 2 receiver and he has shown flashes of brilliance with limited opportunities this season.

Denver’s other top receiver, Emmanuel Sanders, could also benefit from the Thomas trade. Sanders will now be Case Keenum’s clear and obvious No. 1 target. That’s good news for those that own Sanders in fantasy football.

Tim Patrick will also get more targets for the Broncos, but owners probably shouldn’t rush to pick him up just yet.